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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,323, 36,324.72 and 14,386.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,323, 36,324.72 and 14,386.76 is: 19,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,323 : 36,324.72 = 14,386.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,323/36,324.72 = 14,386.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,323x = 36,324.72 × 14,386.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,323x = 522,595,028.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,595,028.71/26,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,853.17

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